Coin Highlights

2017 Unc. Cupro Nickel £2 Coin

Issued on behalf of the Falkland Islands

Issue Limit: 10,000

Unique presentation pouch

Also available as: Proof Sterling Silver

Description

It is a rare occurrence that a coin is issued with a dual effigy featured on the obverse, this makes this coin incredibly special! Pobjoy Mint has received exclusive approval from HM Queen Elizabeth to feature a dual-effigy of her and HRH Prince Philip together. We are incredibly excited to have this permission as it is the first time that this portrait has ever been used on a coin!

The design on the reverse of this coin is based on the official portrait taken on the Queen’s 90th Birthday and is the final portrait in the series of official pictures. This powerful image was taken around Easter at Windsor Castle. In order to maintain the exclusivity of this coin Pobjoy Mint is proud to issue 10,000 Cupro Nickel, 2,000 Proof Sterling Silver on behalf of the Falkland Islands.

The Queen was born on April 21st so Her Majesty and the love of her life HRH Prince Philip posed for an official photo-shoot at Windsor Castle. The Queen was wearing a striped shirt and a pink cardigan whilst Philip was wearing a funky tie and tweed jacket. The Queen also benefit from having a second Birthday in June, known as her official Birthday, this is to avoid typical British weather during the outdoor elements of the celebrations.